Godzilla: History of Formative Arts 1954-2016 (English-Japanese bilingual)

From the monster's first cinematic release as “Godzilla” in 1954 to its latest incarnation as “Shin Godzilla” in 2016, this book offers a massive collection of rare, never-before-seen still photos from the movies and behind-the-scenes studio snapshots in chronological order (excluding the Hollywood series). Bilingual explanatory text is included in each chapter to guide readers in understanding the history of Godzilla episode by episode with a focus on the art of production.Sophisticated design by the designers of many of PIE International’s Japanese art books (including Wagashi, Hell in Japanese Art and others) makes this book not only gorgeous but also the ultimate must-have collector’s item for hardcore Godzilla fans.
ISBN 9784756254313. Pie Books. pb. 528 pages. full colour. 21 x 29.7 cm.
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